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Date: 09/22/2023

Reading time: 5 minutes, 1103 words

🪖 Military


Georgians in Afghanistan

Interview with the first deputy commander of the Georgian Defense Forces, Major General Nikoloz Janjghava. Maj. Nikoloz: We should not only study the experience of our allies, but also study the experiences of our enemy. Afghanistan peacekeeping mission and Georgia

EuroNewsGeorgia

🏛️ Politics & Government


Rally ‘Arrest the Russian agent Partskhaladze’ held near the Parliament

Civil activists and representatives of various opposition parties held a rally near the back entrance of the Parliament of Georgia. The activists played a voice appeal – “Russian agents, please disband, otherwise international sanctions will be applied to you” Otar Partskhaladze, the former Chief Prosecutor General was summoned.

GeorgiaToday

Interior Minister says Gov’t response to Shovi landslide was “effective”, cites “genuine improvements” for emergency services

Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri tells Parliament response to deadly landslide in Georgia was timely and effective. He rejects claims authorities could have been able to save more with helicopter crews and thermal drone operators in response efforts. The Ministry said the Emergency Management Service had undergone “serious updates” since 2019.

AgendaGe, Interior Minister denounces “lies” about delayed rescue operation in Shovi landslide, Interior Minister Speaks in Parliament in Interpellation, The events of Shovi and the interpellation of the Minister of Internal Affairs in the Parliament, At the plenary session of the Parliament, a hearing will be held with the interpellation of two ministers

Georgian FM stresses “importance of peace” at Summit of the Future ministerial

Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili stressed the “importance of peace and stability” in his address to a preparatory ministerial for the United Nations Summit of the Future on global challenges. He also discussed ties with counterparts from Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Uzbekistan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly 78th session.

AgendaGe, EU integration process in focus of meeting between Georgian, Maltese PMs, Georgian PM to highlight peaceful reintegration policies, economic, democratic reforms in UN General Assembly address - Ambassador, Georgian, Luxembourger PMs review EU integration, cooperation, PM says Georgia’s “strategic partnership” with US “strong”, “benefits both states” after reception hosted by Biden, Georgian Delegation Headed by PM Garibashvili Attends UNGA Session

UNM Sakrebulo Member Beaten, Other Three UNM Members Detained

Irakli Edzgveradze was beaten near his home in the Gldani district. UNM members Nika Melia, Bacho Dolidze and Zviad Kuprava detained by police.

CivilGe

The Kremlin called on news agencies to blame Nikol Pashinyan for the developments in Karabakh.

Kremlin ordered TV stations, newspapers and online media to blame Nikol Pashinyan for the developments in Karabakh. Kremlin demands that Russian peacekeepers be referred to as "observers and government media must talk about the role of Russian peacekeeping forces in evacuating civilians.

EuroNewsGeorgia

Acting National Bank President, German Ambassador discuss controversial sanctions compliance amendments

National Bank of Georgia amends regulations to exempt citizens from sanctions against Russia. The move follows the U-turn of the bank’s decision to sanction Otar Partskhaladov, the former Prosecutor General of the country.

AgendaGe

Georgian PM discusses cooperation, future plans with Saudi Tourism Minister

Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili met Ahmed Al Khateeb, the Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, to discuss cooperation and define future plans. Tourism was a “rapidly growing” sector of the Georgian economy, while Saudi Arabia was “strategic and attractive market” for Georgia.

AgendaGe, Interview | “Government’s goal is to sell increased Sino-Georgian cooperation as a counterbalance to its total failure on the Western front.”

💵 Economy


Economy Minister highlights Georgia’s transport infrastructure potential in Parliament

Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili spoke at a plenary session of the Parliament. He said the share of transport and warehousing in the economy had been “impressive” in recent years. The Minister said the development of the Anaklia deep sea port project in the country’s west would play an ‘important role’ in the development.

AgendaGe

Date: 09/21/2023

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🪖 Military


War on the flank of Bakhmut

Ukrainian military unit still engaged in active combat operations on the flank of Bakhmut. Fierce battles at approaches to approaches to Andriivki continued for several weeks. The defenders of Ukraine actively attacked the Russians entrenched in the trenches. Finally, on September 14, the Russians retreated.

EuroNewsGeorgia

🏛️ Politics & Government


Sanctioned Partskhaladze Gifts Properties to His Son

Otar Partskhaladze, sanctioned by U.S. Treasury for channeling Russian influence in Georgia on behalf of FSB, gifted real estate and shares in a company to his son through accelerated procedure on September 19 and 20. According to the documents of the Public Registry, he gave his son Andria a 100% share in “GPS Consulting” LLC.

CivilGe

Georgian FM, UNGA President discuss successful cooperation, country’s involvement in UN’s initiatives

Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili met Dennis Francis, the President of the UN General Assembly. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations. The sides also discussed the importance of keeping the issue of Georgia at “a high level” within the UN.

AgendaGe, Georgian FM discusses transatlantic security at meeting organised by US State Secretary, FM: EU integration, implemented reforms in focus of PM’s meetings at UN, Georgian PM, US National Security Advisor review strategic partnership, security matters, Georgian Delegation Headed by PM Garibashvili Attends UNGA Session

Georgian Civil Aviation Agency says Russian-based Rossiya Airlines was rejected twice to operate in country

Russian-based airline’s application to operate in Georgia has been rejected twice, says Georgia Civil Aviation Agency. Agency says it would not allow flights from the airline, as it was on the EU black list. Agency also said it would act in accordance with the decision.

AgendaGe

Parliament Speaker: Georgian-Ukrainian “strategic core” should be freed from “political conjuncture”

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday said the ‘strategic core’ of Georgian-Ukrainian relations should be “freed from political conjuncture for the sake of the future” of the friendship between the two countries. He said some of the Ukrainian Government’s actions had “defied both logic as well as our common history of brotherly relations”

AgendaGe

Ruling party official warns “radical” groups against “bringing disorder to country”

Kakha Kaladze, the Mayor of Tbilisi and the Secretary General of the ruling Georgian Dream party, said the Government would “protect the country and its citizens” from alleged efforts by a part of the domestic opposition to “bring a disorder into the country” The Security Service of Georgia claimed it had uncovered a plan by former officials of the previous United National Movement Government to overthrow the Government using a “Euromaidan scenario” this fall.

AgendaGe

IMF to Consider Potential Implications for Georgia of NBG Decision

IMF ‘looks forward to discussing with NBG and private banks the concerns’ regarding…


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